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Mexican Style Chopped Salad

Recipe features avocado, onion, corn kernels, red bell pepper, cilantro, celery and optional shredded cheese.


Yield: Serves: 4
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon country-style whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
Optional additions: cooked or canned beans, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, fresh chopped tomatoes

Instructions

Place serving plates in refrigerator to chill

In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and mustard. Add the olive oil, whisking until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, and toss gently to combine. Add salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately on chilled plates.
Posted: 9/18/2009 10:07:25 AM

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